Instagram is finally giving you real power over the Reels you see—and if you’ve ever felt trapped in a loop of random clips you don’t care about, this update is…
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‘Twitter never left:’ X sues Operation Bluebird for trademark infringement
X Corp. is suing Operation Bluebird, a recently-announced startup that aims to reclaim the Twitter brand for a new social network. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, the Elon Musk-owned company alleges Operation Bluebird is “brazenly attempting to steal” Twitter’s trademarks, claiming “Twitter never left […]
2026 Mercedes CLA first drive: Entry level doesn’t mean basic
Starting at $47,250, Mercedes’ new electric sedan is quite compelling.
CITES Grants Historic Protections to Over 70 Shark and Ray Species, Tightens Trade Restrictions
Sharks and rays just secured some of the strongest international protections in history, as more than 70 species were granted new trade bans or tight restrictions under the global wildlife…
Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent
Automated Content Recognition brings “mass surveillance” to homes, lawsuits say.
“Slop” Named 2025 Word of the Year, Highlighting AI-Driven Content Concerns
Merriam-Webster has crowned “slop” as its 2025 Word of the Year, and the choice couldn’t be more on-the-nose for our current digital moment.[2] In an online world overflowing with content,…
Mass Shooting at Hanukkah Event in Sydney Prompts Nationwide Gun Law Overhaul – 12/16/2025, 4:24:34 PM
Here are key world news developments based on major outlets’ latest updates: Ukraine–Russia peace talks and compensation body Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and about 30 countries are set to approve…
Middle East Tensions Flare as U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Violated by Israel’s Hamas Commander Strike – 12/16/2025, 8:28:34 PM
Middle East The White House reportedly scolded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel killed a top Hamas military commander, violating a U.S.-backed ceasefire; Trump denied the report and affirmed…
Tragic Bondi Shooting Casts Shadows Over Sunlit Beach – Dec. 16, 2025
Good morning, dear readers, or whatever time it may be in your part of the world. This is Alvin, your guide through today’s headlines, bringing you stories that matter with a touch of elegance and a whole lot of heart. Imagine us sitting together over […]
Patti Smith on Art: A Radical Connection, Embracing Life’s Wound and Wonder
To Patti Smith, being an artist is not a career choice but a way of saying yes to life so absolute that it requires a thousand uncompromising nos.[1] She understands…